Wikipedia:=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.

Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================

In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.

There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.(Anyone who thinks they have evidence of a god, show in alt.atheism.)

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.(Anyone who thinks they have evidence of a god, show in alt.atheism.)

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.(Anyone who thinks they have evidence of a god, show in alt.atheism.)

what planet you living on ???

Not yours, dickhead; it's posted for lurkers and newcomers, as wellas a reminder and taunt to the religion nutbags here.

--There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.Atheist: anyone who says "I don't buy the claim 'a god exists'".Extortion (Believe or Burn) is _THE_ foundation of Christianity.Sycophant: a compulsive ass-kisser of un-evidenced dictator god.Christian - a person afraid of a hiding apparently imaginary god.

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.(Anyone who thinks they have evidence of a god, show in alt.atheism.)--Atheist: anyone who says "I don't buy the claim 'a god exists'".Extortion (Believe or Burn) is _THE_ foundation of Christianity.Sycophant: a compulsive ass-kisser of un-evidenced dictator god.Christian - a person afraid of a hiding apparently imaginary god.

I still say that in this context, belief means worship;no worship means no belief.

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.(Anyone who thinks they have evidence of a god, show in alt.atheism.)--Atheist: anyone who says "I don't buy the claim 'a god exists'".Extortion (Believe or Burn) is _THE_ foundation of Christianity.Sycophant: a compulsive ass-kisser of un-evidenced dictator god.Christian - a person afraid of a hiding apparently imaginary god.

I still say that in this context, belief means worship;no worship means no belief.

You aren't allowing for "bad Christians," "bad Jews," etc.,who believe, but are bad at the worshipping part: they sleeplate on the mornings they are supposed to worship with thecongregation, don't (Catholic version) go to confession,don't do their penance if they do go, and generally backslide.

OTOH, there are ostentatious worshippers who believe noneof the nonsense, but only do it for social reasons. I theUS, up until recently, switching denominations was the markof a social climber: you could work our way up from snake-handling Methodism or Primitive Baptist all the way throughthe ranks to Presbyterianism of Episcopalianism, all forbusiness reasons.

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.(Anyone who thinks they have evidence of a god, show in alt.atheism.)--Atheist: anyone who says "I don't buy the claim 'a god exists'".Extortion (Believe or Burn) is _THE_ foundation of Christianity.Sycophant: a compulsive ass-kisser of un-evidenced dictator god.Christian - a person afraid of a hiding apparently imaginary god.

I still say that in this context, belief means worship;no worship means no belief.

You aren't allowing for "bad Christians," "bad Jews," etc.,who believe, but are bad at the worshipping part: they sleeplate on the mornings they are supposed to worship with thecongregation, don't (Catholic version) go to confession,don't do their penance if they do go, and generally backslide.

In that case I'd make a distinction between bad worship,and no worship at all.

If you stop practising your religion altogether, then I reckonyou just became an atheist.

Post by KevrobOTOH, there are ostentatious worshippers who believe noneof the nonsense, but only do it for social reasons. I theUS, up until recently, switching denominations was the markof a social climber: you could work our way up from snake-handling Methodism or Primitive Baptist all the way throughthe ranks to Presbyterianism of Episcopalianism, all forbusiness reasons.

So worship doesn't necessarily mean belief?

Does the god mind?

I define worship as "behaving do as to please the god,or at least minimally offend the god" - for gods like theChristian one who are explicitly impossible to please.

Well, if you're a diligent but insincere worshipperwho does do everything that is supposed to please thegod, but without believing that the god actually existsto be pleased - then I think you're still a good worshipper.That is a tricky case.

In Christian "prosperity theology", doing it to get richis entirely legitimate. But to actually get rich is the hard part.

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.There is no verifiable evidence of any god(s). None whatsoever.(Anyone who thinks they have evidence of a god, show in alt.atheism.)--Atheist: anyone who says "I don't buy the claim 'a god exists'".Extortion (Believe or Burn) is _THE_ foundation of Christianity.Sycophant: a compulsive ass-kisser of un-evidenced dictator god.Christian - a person afraid of a hiding apparently imaginary god.

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I doubt this is going to satisfy the theists who can't prove there's a God, will NEVER be able to prove there's a God, refuse to admit to blatant bible contradictions, and insist atheists DISPROVE their imagined God actually exists.

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.

In truth, it is a rejection too.

A rejection of pure and utter nonsense. Buy any square-circles lately, have you?

What's that? Square-Circles don't exist? Well why on earth are you rejecting them?

Post by Atheist ------------------------------=================================================================Atheism is,(1) in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in theexistence of deities.(2) Less broadly, atheism is the rejection ofbelief that any deities exist.(3) In an even narrower sense, atheismis specifically the position that there are no deities.Atheism is contrasted with theism, which, in its most generalform, is the belief that at least one deity exists.==================================================================In short, an atheist is anyone who doesn't believe 'a god exists'.

In truth, it is a rejection too.

A rejection of pure and utter nonsense. Buy any square-circles lately, have you?

Nope, you cornered the market on square circles.

Post by GreywolfWhat's that? Square-Circles don't exist? Well why on earth are you rejecting them?